I used to love going to thrift stores, and the things I was most interested in looking for were vintage embroideries and vintage ceramics. My collections of each are small but treasured. I like using the ceramics rather than putting them on display, but instead of using them in the kitchen as they were intended, I like to use some of them to store my craft supplies. I feel like I can enjoy them more this way. :o) Here's how I've been storing my Marvy markers...
So cheerful, and it just makes me smile. :o)